The top two teams of the Royal Tea Ranadi Cup Kadavu and Cakaudrove are in a tough battle in tomorrow’s first round of the Marama Cup/ Ranadi Cup promotion relegation clash.

Ranadi Cup winners, Kadavu faces Navosa in an expected thriller at Lawaqa Park, Sigatoka.

The Kadavu squad have majority of their players who had played for Navosa last year.

Kadavu coach Etuate Nauro said the battle is yet to be over as they have another big obstacle before them.

The Southerners must win three of their promotion relegation matches if they are to qualify for the Marama competition, next year.

“We will not take these matches lightly, Navosa, Tailevu and Cakaudrove are all strong teams,” Nauro said.

Nauro has called on the people of Kadavu to come out and cheer their women’s team as they campaign towards a Marama Cup spot.

“We need their prayers and voices at the grounds as it will influence the players on the field. We will give our best effort and strength in the game against Navosa.”

Minister for Women, Children and Social Protection Lynda Tabuya with the Royal Tea Ranadi Cup.

Bring it on

In the second promotion relegation clash sees Tailevu hosts Cakaudrove at Ratu Cakobau Park, Nausori.

In an earlier interview this week, Cakaudrove coach Ana Seru said they are expecting anything from the experienced Tailevu side.

She highlighted an area concern for the team was on their discipline, which they have been working on.

“Our players will need to be more disciplined on the field,” she said.

“I told the players to play with an improved performance to ensure we get the win.”

Seru said she had to recruit more players to replace three injured players in the squad.

“Our plea to the Cakaudrove rugby fans in the Suva, Nausori corridor to come out and support your women’s team,” she said.

Both matches kicks-off at 11am.

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